Despite its large size, Golurk is capable of {{m|fly}}ing. By inserting its hands in its arms and inserting its legs and feet in its body, it can take off like a rocket. An undefinable energy burns inside it, and if the seal on its chest is taken off, the energy will go out of control.

Despite its large size, Golurk is capable of {{m|fly}}ing. By inserting its hands in its arms and inserting its legs and feet in its body, it can take off like a rocket. An undefinable energy burns inside it, and if the seal on its chest is taken off, the energy will go out of control.

Biology

Physiology

Golurk resembles a suit of armor possessed by a ghost. It is mainly teal in color. It has a small head compared to its body, and large bangles on all its limbs. There is also a crack across the chest of the armor which is patched diagonally in the opposite orientation which resembles a belt. It has a crystal-like formation on its shoulders. It has a Roman-armor-like "skirt" and flat feet beneath. Its eyes are pale yellow, as are spirals on its shoulders and hands.

Gender differences

Golurk is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Golurk flying

Despite its large size, Golurk is capable of flying. By inserting its hands in its arms and inserting its legs and feet in its body, it can take off like a rocket. An undefinable energy burns inside it, and if the seal on its chest is taken off, the energy will go out of control.

Behavior

Golurk was created to protect people and Pokémon. If the bandage-like seal on its chest is removed, its power will run wild and it will Fly uncontrollably without being able to land or stop itself.

Golurk is the heaviest non-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Golurk is the tallest non-legendary Ghost-type Pokémon.

Origin

Golurk, along with its pre-evolution, appears to based on golems. Though, given its body structure and ability to learn Fly, it may have also been based on any number of animated giant robots. Golurk may be based of the Golem from the Hebrew story The Golem of Prague since both have a crack and strap on their chests.

Name origin

Golurk is a combination of golem and lurk (referring to its Ghost type).